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  • liveApril 11, 2017 10:30 AM EDT
  • Wilton, CT, US

Fabulous Selection of Historical Documents, Manuscripts, Books & Relics

228 lots

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            1: Frank Leslie's tome reviewing the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphi

            Estimate: $800 - $1,000
            Sold:$300
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            2: An ALS by Amundsen in his native Norwegian, penned just a year before his

            Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
            Sold:$1,000
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            3: Rare Amundsen signed photo of the prep for Maud, c. 1916

            Estimate: $800 - $1,000
            Sold:$325
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            4: Superb Historic Display! Flown fragments of all 11 manned Apollo Missions!

            Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
            Sold:$500
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            5: Armstrong's personalized golf ball & autograph sentiment signed, w/provenance

            Estimate: $1,200 - $1,400
            Sold:$850
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            6: Large, beautifully framed signed, photograph of President Chester A. Arthur

            Estimate: $7,000 - $8,000
            Passed
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            7: Wonderful large illustrated award to heavyweight champion Max Baer

            Estimate: $300 - $400
            Passed
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            8: David Ben-Gurion as Prime Minister of Israel signs a letter re: defending Israel

            Estimate: $900 - $1,200
            Sold:$1,200
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            9: The Catcher Was A Spy! Moe Berg's 1962 Memo Book filled w/ thoughts on baseball

            Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
            Sold:$2,000
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            10: Gorgeously & ornately gilt-framed contemporary engraving of Napoleon!

            Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
            Sold:$600
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            11: Illustrated historical atlas from Napoleon's personal library

            Estimate: $2,000 - $2,400
            Sold:$2,200
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            12: Napoleon during Napoleonic Wars : " 1000 men and 1500 horses"

            Estimate: $1,200 - $1,400
            Sold:$1,100
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            13: Rare 1876 Rev War Centennial reprint reporting the Boston Massacre

            Estimate: $300 - $400
            Sold:$200
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            14: IWO Jima flag raiser John Bradley, signed check, PSA/DNA slabbed

            Estimate: $200 - $300
            Passed
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            15: Alfred Brashear warmly inscribes lithograph to Dr. John Draper

            Estimate: $300 - $400
            Sold:$100
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            16: One of the Finest Appearing Genuine Sitting Bull Signatures Extant!

            Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000
            Sold:$3,750
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            17: George Bush signed typed acceptance speech for the nomination as VP

            Estimate: $200 - $300
            Sold:$325
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            18: George Bush TLS on White House stationery, with impeccable provenance

            Estimate: $100 - $150
            Sold:$180
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            19: Signed George Bush White House card with impeccable provenance

            Estimate: $100 - $150
            Sold:$120
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            20: George HW Bush personal letter "love to see your own Resolute Desk" to Ron Wade

            Estimate: $100 - $200
            Sold:$140